North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-20-13.1. Registration renewal

1. All registrations of registered and qualified dental assistants expire on December thirty-first of every even-numbered year.

2. A registration may be renewed by submitting a renewal application, renewal fee established by the board by rule, and proof of completion of the continuing education requirements established by the board by rule, provided the registration is not revoked or grounds for denial under section 43-20-05 do not exist.

3. If the renewal application, renewal fee, and proof of completion of continuing education are not received by December thirty-first of the even-numbered year, the registration expires and the registered or qualified dental assistant may not practice as a registered or qualified dental assistant.

4. Within sixty days after December thirty-first of the even-numbered year, an expired registration may be renewed by submitting the renewal application, renewal fee, proof of completion of continuing education, and a late fee established by the board by rule.

5. If the renewal application, renewal fee, proof of completion of continuing education, and late fee are not received within sixty days after December thirty-first of the even-numbered year, the registration may not be renewed, and the registered or qualified dental assistant must apply for and meet the requirements for registration to be granted registration.

6. The board may extend the renewal deadline for a registered or qualified dental assistant providing proof of medical or other hardship rendering the registered or qualified dental assistant unable to meet the deadline.